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Get hands-on instruction and practice configuring and implementing new features and functionality in Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2, in this course. This course is designed for IT professionals who want to upgrade their existing Windows Server technical skills to Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. It presumes a high level of knowledge about previous Windows Server technologies and skills equivalent to MCSA: Windows Server 2008 credential.

The course covers the new features and functionality in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, including management, network infrastructure, storage, access control, virtualization, high availability, and identity federation. Specific technologies covered include Windows PowerShell, Storage Spaces and Internet Small Computer System interface (iSCSI), Active Directory, Hyper-V, implementation of Remote Access solutions such as DirectAccess, VPNs, and Web Application Proxy (WAP). The course also covers Failover Clustering, Federation Services as well as access and information provisioning and protection technologies such as Dynamic Access Control, and Web Application Proxy integration with Federation Services and Workplace Join.

This course maps directly to and is the preferred choice for hands-on preparation for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Exam 417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012, which is the upgrade exam for certifications that have qualifying upgrade paths. Details of the various supported upgrade paths are available here https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-au/windows-server-certification.aspx Note: Labs in this course are based on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1.

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Microsoft On Demand covers the same objectives as the classroom course by the same name

After you activate your course, you have 3 months to complete it. You can work on your course at any time throughout the 3-month period after you activate the course.

Audience ProfileThis course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who are experienced Windows Server system administrators who are familiar with carrying out day to day Windows Server management and maintenance tasks. The course will update their skill to Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Candidates suitable for this course would be:

Experienced Windows Server Administrators who have real world experience working in a Windows Server enterprise environment.

IT professionals who have obtained the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 , or a qualifying upgradeable certification, details of which are available here, or have equivalent knowledge.

IT Professionals wanting to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams in Data Center, Desktop Infrastructure, Messaging, Collaboration and Communication will also be interested in taking this course as they prepare for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2012 credential, which is a pre-requisite for their individual specialities.

Course ObjectivesAfter completing this course, students will be able to:

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012This module explains how to install and configure Windows Server 2012. It specifically covers requirements and considerations for installation and the installation of roles and installation types such as Server Core. It also covers the implementation and configuration of remote management of servers running Windows Server 2012.Lessons

Module 2: Managing Windows Server 2012 by Using Windows PowerShellThis module explains how to use Windows PowerShell to manage Windows Server 2012. It will provide an overview of Windows PowerShell and the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE). It will also cover Windows PowerShell in the context of AD DS and general server management.Lessons

Module 4: Implementing Network ServicesThis module explains how to configure advanced features for Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). It also explains how to configure IP Address Management (IPAM) and Network Access Protection (NAP).Lessons

Implementing DNS and DHCP Enhancements

Implementing IPAM

Managing IP Address Spaces with IPAM

NAP Overview

Implementing NAP

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement DHCP and DNS enhancements.

Implement IPAM.

Manage IP address spaces with IPAM.

Describe NAP.

Implement NAP.

Module 5: Implementing Remote AccessThis module covers the options for provisioning remote access with Windows Server 2012. It will specifically cover DirectAccess and VPNs and the considerations for implementing and managing these remote access technologies in your Windows Server 2012 environment, including the use of certificates.Lessons

Remote Access Overview

Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard

Implementing and Managing an Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure

Implementing VPN

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install and manage the Remote Access role in Windows Server 2012.

Implement DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard.

Implement and manage an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure.

Implement VPN access in Windows Server 2012.

Module 6: Implementing Failover ClusteringThis module explains how to provide high availability for network services and applications by implementing Failover Clustering. It will provide an overview of the terms and technologies as well as specific considerations and options for the services and applications under discussion.Lessons

Overview of Failover Clustering

Implementing a Failover Cluster

Configuring Highly-Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster

Maintaining a Failover Cluster

Implementing a Multisite Failover Cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe failover clustering.

Implement a failover cluster.

Configure highly-available applications and services.

Maintain a failover cluster.

Implement multisite failover clustering.

Module 7: Implementing Hyper-VThis module explains how to install and configure Hyper-V virtual machines. It will cover general configuration as well as storage and networking considerations. It will also cover differences introduced in Windows Server 2012 R2.Lessons

Configuring Hyper-V Servers

Configuring Hyper-V Storage

Configuring Hyper-V Networking

Configuring Hyper-V Virtual Machines

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Hyper-V servers.

Configure Hyper-V storage.

Configure Hyper-V networking.

Configure Hyper-V virtual machines.

Module 8: Implementing Failover Clustering with Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-VThis module explains how to deploy and manage Hyper-V virtual machines in a failover cluster. It will provide an overview of the technologies involved as well as details on general configuration and migration of virtual machines. Lessons

Overview of the Integration of Hyper-V Server 2012 with Failover Clustering

Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters

Implementing Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement

Implementing Hyper-V Replica

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how Hyper-V integrates with Failover Clustering.

Implement Hyper-V virtual machines in failover clusters.

Implement Hyper-V virtual machine movement.

Implement Hyper-V Replica.

Module 9: Implementing Secure Data Access for Users and DevicesThis module explains how to configure secure data access for users and devices. It will primarily cover the implementation of Dynamic Access Control (DAC) and Work Folders.Lessons

Dynamic Access Control Overview

Implementing DAC Components

Implementing DAC for Access Control

Implementing Access-Denied Assistance

Implementing and Managing Work Folders

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe DAC.

Implement DAC components.

Implement DAC for access control.

Implement access-denied assistance.

Implement and manage Work Folders.

Module 10: Implementing AD DSThis module explains how to implement AD DS in Windows Server 2012. It covers the deployment and configuration of domain controllers as well as the use and implementation of service accounts, Group Policy, and services offered by Windows Azure Active Directory. It also covers the general maintenance of AD DS.Lessons

Deploying AD DS Domain Controllers

Configuring AD DS Domain Controllers

Implementing Service Accounts

Implementing Group Policy in AD DS

Overview of Windows Azure Active Directory

Maintaining AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Deploy domain controllers.

Configure domain controllers.

Implement service accounts.

Implement Group Policy.

Describe Windows Azure Active Directory.

Maintain AD DS.

Module 11: Implementing AD FSThis module explains how to implement an AD FS deployment. It will cover a single organization usage scenario as well as a business-to-business scenario. The module also covers Web Application Proxy and Workplace Join.Lessons

Overview of AD FS

Deploying AD FS

Implementing AD FS for a Single Organization

Deploying AD FS in a Business-to-Business Federation Scenario

Implementing Web Application Proxy

Implementing Workplace Join

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe AD FS.

Explain how to deploy AD FS.

Explain how to implement AD FS for a single organization.

Explain how to deploy AD FS in a business-to-business federation scenario.

Explain how to implement Web Application Proxy.

Explain how to implement Workplace Join.

Module 12: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2012This module explains how to monitor and maintain Windows Server 2012. It will cover Performance Monitor and data collector sets as well as server backup and recovery technologies.Lessons